Shakshuka with Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Shakshuka with Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ounces meaty bacon, minced; 1 medium onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large bunch Swiss chard, stems minced and leaves reserved; 32 ounces (4 cups) prepared tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried basil; Pinch of crushed red pepper; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 large eggs; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces meaty bacon, minced
1 medium onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large bunch Swiss chard, stems minced and leaves reserved
32 ounces (4 cups) prepared tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 large eggs
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil.
3
Add the bacon, onion, garlic and chard stems and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the stems are softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the tomato sauce, dried basil and crushed red pepper and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the chard leaves for 3 minutes.
7
Drain and let cool slightly.
8
Squeeze out the excess water.
9
Form the chard leaves into 8 small piles and arrange them in the sauce around the side the skillet.
10
Crack the eggs into the skillet between the piles of chard.
11
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the eggs for 12 to 15 minutes, until the egg whites are just set and the yolks are still runny.
12
Transfer the skillet to a rack and sprinkle the cheese on top.
13
Let stand for 5 minutes.
14
Garnish the shakshuka with the sliced basil and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 ounces meaty bacon, minced, 1 medium onion, minced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Shakshuka with Swiss Chard falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shakshuka with Swiss Chard

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